When Using the Equity Method to Account for an Investment

question 94

Multiple Choice

When using the equity method to account for an investment, cash dividends received by the investor from the investee should be recorded:

• A) As a reduction in the investment account.
• B) As an increase in the investment account.
• C) As dividend income.
• D) As a contra item to stockholders' equity.

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